5 months ago • Duration 10 minutes
CEO Diaries: LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman: The Truth About Elon, Zuck, & Building Great Companies!
Over the next six weeks, we’re bringing you the most unmissable moments from The Diary of a CEO, a masterclass in work, business, and entrepreneurship. These are the lessons that built some of the most iconic companies in the world, shared by the visionary CEOs behind them. 
We begin with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn. In this powerful conversation, Reid breaks down the surprising trait that separates good entrepreneurs from the greats and why ignoring it could be your biggest mistake. He shares the story of whats like working with Elon Musk, what most people get wrong about ambition, and the brutal trade-offs that come with building at scale. You’ll learn how different leadership styles create different outcomes and what it really takes to build companies that last.
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5 months ago • Duration 2 hours
The Chronic Disease Expert: We Can Now Reverse Stage 4 Cancer! This Common Food Is Feeding Your Cancer Cells!
Is your daily diet secretly fuelling chronic disease? Dr. William Li reveals the shocking truth about what you're really eating.
Dr. William Li is a world-renowned medical scientist specialising in chronic disease and blood vessel growth. He is Founder & President of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and his groundbreaking research has led to 44 medical treatments that target over 70 diseases. He is also the bestselling author of ‘Eat To Beat Your Diet’.
He explains: 
  
The number one common food that feeds cancer cells
  
The surprising link between salt and accelerated aging
  
How poor sleep is connected to belly fat
  
The hidden health risks of microplastics in your diet
  
How sugar quietly fuels chronic diseases
00:00 Intro  
02:28 What Will People Out of This Conversation?  
03:14 What Key Diseases Correlate to Diet?  
04:35 Where Is Our Society at with Health and Food?  
08:06 How Cancer Works in Our Body  
14:50 How to Lower Your Risk of Cancer  
16:09 Foods That Fuel Cancer  
17:56 Debunking “Superfoods”  
18:39 Risks of Electrolytes  
19:46 Lowering the Body's Defenses: Risk of Consuming Added Sugars  
21:26 Alcohol  
22:08 Risks of Drinking Alcohol  
22:43 How Does Stress Impact Immunity?  
24:50 The Relationship Between Stress, Sleep, and Sickness  
26:30 Why Lack of Sleep Contributes to Stress: The Glymphatic System  
28:00 Deep Sleep Clears Your Mind and Burns Fat!  
30:01 Why Are Cancer Cases in Young People Increasing?  
32:54 Microplastics in Our Bodies  
37:15 How Can I Lower My Exposure to Microplastics?  
37:53 Benefits of Green Tea—but the Danger of Teabags!  
40:17 Which Tea Has the Best Health Benefits?  
41:32 Is Matcha Good for Me?  
42:32 The Link Between Cured Meats and Cancer  
46:10 My Personal Story with Cancer  
58:50 Groundbreaking New Studies with AI  
1:02:38 Successful Cancer Treatment Linked to Specific Gut Bacteria  
1:09:01 What’s the Best Food Diet?  
1:13:04 Why Is Japan Considered One of the Healthiest Countries?  
1:16:29 The Different Body Fat Types and How They Affect You  
1:29:41 Visceral Fat: Dangerous for Cancer
1:38:32 The Link Between Fat and Coffee
1:41:43 Is Fasting Good for Fat Loss?
1:46:28 Brain Diseases
1:52:45 Food Is Medicine
1:54:20 Should We Use Food Supplements?
1:57:15 The Superfoods Helping Our Body
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6 months ago • Duration 23 minutes
Most Replayed Moment: Mo Gawdat - This Is The Only Thing That Will Survive AI, We Must Act Now!
As AI rapidly advances, Mo Gawdat shares a candid and thoughtful exploration of what the future holds for humanity. From AI’s growing intelligence and its impact on creativity to the looming disruption of jobs and society, this top moment challenges us to rethink our role in a world where machines might outsmart us. Mo also reflects on the irreplaceable value of human connection and the need to prepare for a future shaped by technology. Whether you’re excited or worried about AI, this conversation offers a crucial perspective on how we adapt, survive, and find meaning in the age of artificial intelligence.
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6 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Physiotherapist: You Need To Know This About Creatine! Melt Belly Fat With One Change! The Hidden Cost Of Getting Shredded! - Jeff Cavaliere
He created YouTube’s first-ever fitness channel and spent decades training pro athletes, now Jeff Cavaliere reveals the truth about creatine, fat loss, and real muscle growth.
Jeff Cavaliere is a renowned physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of ATHLEAN-X, one of the world’s most trusted fitness brands blending science-based training with real-world results. He is also the author of books such as, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’.
He discusses:
  
The science behind creatine and how it really supports muscle growth and recovery.
  
Why you’re struggling to lose belly fat, and the simple fixes that actually work.
  
The most harmful fitness myths that keep people weak, tired, and injured.
  
Small but powerful changes that help burn fat and preserve lean muscle mass.
  
Why grip strength predicts overall health and how to train it effectively.
  
How “nerd neck” and poor posture can destroy your gains, and how to fix it fast.
00:00 Intro  
02:16 Jeff's Mission  
05:43 Training the World's Best Athletes  
06:30 Motivation vs. Discipline  
07:57 Advice for People Struggling to Get Started  
10:27 What Motivates Jeff's Audience?  
14:29 The Impact of Doing Hard Things  
17:23 Are There Exercises Jeff Avoids?  
18:11 Deepest Motivators for Fitness  
21:43 Surface-Level Motivators for Fitness  
23:20 How to Look Good Physically  
25:07 How to Lose Body Fat and Get Leaner  
25:57 Less Obvious Nutrition Offenders  
27:40 What to Look for on Food Labels  
29:06 What Jeff Eats in a Day  
33:50 Getting Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat  
38:43 Misconceptions About Abs  
40:47 Long-Term Consequences of Steroid and Growth Hormone Use  
44:38 Training for Longevity  
50:17 Top 3 Overlooked Elements of Training  
52:16 Improving Flexibility and Mobility  
54:07 Workout Demo: 5 Key Exercises for Longevity  
59:24 Ads  
01:00:24 Why These 5 Exercises Matter for Longevity  
01:03:11 Most Important Functional Movement: Thoracic Spine Rotation  
01:11:21 Exercises to Prevent Hunching with Age  
01:14:36 Train Longer or Harder?  
01:16:32 Importance of Proper Form  
01:19:35 What Is Nerd Neck?  
01:21:20 Common and Avoidable Gym Injuries  
01:24:15 How to Do Less and Achieve More  
01:26:54 7-Day Comprehensive Workout Plan  
01:30:48 Sets and Reps for These Workouts  
01:32:07 Growing Biceps  
01:33:57 Grip Strength and Its Link to Longevity  
01:39:26 Women's Average Grip Strength  
01:41:58 Can Grip Strength Be Trained Individually?  
01:42:30 How to Avoid or Improve Back Pain  
01:47:58 Jeff's Opinion on Standing Desks  
01:52:20 Jeff's Advice on Supplements  
01:53:49 Creatine Benefits and Misconceptions  
02:01:20 Are Some Protein Powders Better Than Others?  
02:02:51 Foods Jeff Would Never Eat  
02:03:33 Jeff's View on Melatonin  
02:04:29 Is There an Optimal Way to Sleep?  
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6 months ago • Duration 3 hours
AI AGENTS EMERGENCY DEBATE: These Jobs Won't Exist In 24 Months! Containment Has Failed, We Must Prepare For What's Coming!
Will AI replace God, steal your job, and change your future? Amjad Masad, Bret Weinstein, and Daniel Priestley debate the terrifying warning signs, and why you need to understand them now. 
Amjad Masad is the founder and CEO of Replit, the world's leading online programming environment and community. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and advises fast-growing companies on innovation, marketing, and the future of work in the age of AI. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, expert in complex systems and host of the DarkHorse Podcast.
In this debate, they explain: 
  
Why AI threatens 50% of the global workforce.
  
How AI agents are already replacing millions of jobs and how to use them to your advantage.
  
How AI will disrupt creative industries and hijack human consciousness.
  
The critical skills that will matter most in the AI-powered future.
  
What parents must teach their kids now to survive the AI age.
  
How to harness AI’s power ethically.
  
00:00 Intro  
07:14 What Is an AI Agent?  
09:11 Who Is Bret and What Are His Views on AI?  
12:58 Who Is Dan?  
14:42 Where Are the Boundaries?  
15:56 What Could AI Potentially Do?  
17:01 Bret's Concerns: AI and a New Species  
19:33 The Disruptive Potential of AI in Its Current Form  
20:33 Is AI Just a Tool?  
21:38 Those Who Leverage AI Will Be the Winners  
25:15 What Abuse Are We Currently Seeing?  
30:57 The Collateral Damage of AI  
39:08 What Will Happen to Humans?  
42:15 Which Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI?  
45:34 Could AI Development Affect Western Economies?  
49:00 Is AI Removing Our Agency?  
57:39 Will Authenticity Be More Valued in the AI Era?  
59:16 Will Markets Become Fairer or More Unbalanced?  
1:03:45 The Economic Displacement  
1:05:45 Worldcoin and the Case for Universal Basic Income  
1:11:47 Are We Losing Meaning and Purpose?  
1:14:44 AI's Impact on Loneliness, Relationships, and Connection  
1:18:57 Can Education Adapt to the AI Era?  
1:26:07 What Should AI Teach Our Children?  
1:31:19 Ads  
1:32:20 Is This Inevitable?  
1:38:18 Will We Start Living Like House Cats?  
1:44:44 Hyper-Changing World: Are We Designed for It?  
1:50:25 The 5 Key Threats of AI  
1:51:51 Deepfakes and AI Scams  
1:59:43 An Optimistic Take on the AI Era  
2:03:37 AI for Business Opportunities  
2:08:34 Ads  
2:10:32 AI Autonomous Weapons  
2:17:59 Do We Live Among Aliens or in a Simulation?  
2:21:31 How to Live a Good Life in the AI Era  
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6 months ago • Duration 26 minutes
Moment 212: The Dangerous Truth Behind “Sugar Free”!
“Zero sugar” doesn’t mean zero damage. Dr. Robert Lustig exposes how the food industry misleads you with health claims while quietly fuelling obesity and chronic disease. From insulin-spiking sweeteners to mislabeled packaging, this moment unpacks the deception behind so-called healthy foods - and what you should actually be eating instead.
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6 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Chris Eubank Jr: I Was Paid $**** For The Fight! The Night Before, My Dad Finally Opened Up!
He silenced the critics, defied the odds, and walked through fire - Chris Eubank Jr. tells the full story of one of 2025’s most unforgettable fights.
Chris Eubank Jr. is a world-class professional boxer, middleweight contender, and son of the legendary former professional boxer, Chris Eubank Sr. In April 2025, he won against Connor Benn in one of the most highly anticipated fights in British boxing history. 
He discusses: 
  
Why he refused to shake Conor Benn’s hand.
  
Why the fight almost collapsed the night before.
  
The real reason his father publicly disowned him.
  
The pain of losing his brother, and raising his nephew as his own.
00:00 Intro  
01:56 How Are You Feeling After the Fight?  
06:09 Something Didn't Look Quite Right With You That Night  
09:39 The Things That Were Against Me on the Night  
11:47 The Night Before the Fight, My Father Finally Opened Up  
20:23 How Me and My Dad Finally Made Up  
28:50 What Caused the Rift Between You and Your Father?  
36:57 Did Him Calling You a Disgrace Impact Your Mental Health?  
41:59 Were You Thinking About Your Younger Brother During the Fight?  
48:56 Rehydration Restriction  
53:46 How Much Did You Get for the Fight?  
1:00:23 What Was Going Through Your Head in the Final Moments  
1:03:10 The Time I Spent in Hospital  
1:05:55 Ads  
1:06:53 Have You Got a Newfound Respect for Conor?  
1:09:18 The Failed Drug Tests  
1:13:50 The Egg Slap  
1:15:19 The Rematch With Conor  
1:21:39 Did Conor Surprise You?  
1:24:16 The Walkout  
1:29:18 Billy Joe Saunders  
1:31:29 Who Would Your Next 3 Fights Be?  
1:34:17 You Before Starting Boxing  
1:40:29 Your Relationship With Frank Smith  
1:43:48 If You Had One Album for the Rest of Your Life, What Would It Be?
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6 months ago • Duration 2 hours
The Woman That Makes Millionaires:  They're Lying About Work Life Balance! I Built SKIMS Without Fashion Knowledge!
She turned hustle into a $4 billion brand, Emma Grede breaks down how she built Kardashian fashion empires 
Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands SKIMS, Good American, and Safely, all launched with the Kardashian family. She is also Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, is a board member at Baby2Baby, and was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America’. 
She explains: 
  
Growing up in East London, raised by a single mother, and how early hardship forged her fierce independence.
  
Taking on a maternal role from childhood, learning to lead through responsibility, empathy, and survival.
  
Turning rejection, dyslexia, and a lack of qualifications into fuel for building billion-dollar fashion brands.
  
Balancing ambition and motherhood, and the personal toll of leadership, hustle, and hard decisions.
  
Building SKIMS and Good American without fashion training, and the mindset that made it all possible.
00:00 Intro  
02:17 Becoming Emma Grede  
03:58 Acting as the Mum and Raising My Siblings  
06:49 Lacking a Father Figure Growing Up  
08:25 Anger Management Tools I Learned  
11:06 My Dream Was Always Fashion  
12:20 Understanding Money Attachment Styles  
14:32 Emma's Recipe to Achieve Anything  
17:55 Customer Feedback  
19:30 The Importance of Reliable Decision Partners & Mentality Shifts  
21:38 Do People Need Mentors to Succeed?  
24:06 The One Skill That Made Me an Entrepreneur  
26:09 The Three Most Important Words for Career Advancement  
27:25 Does Working in an Office Make Employees More Successful?  
31:11 Traits of Future Successful People  
33:32 Interview Red Flags & Work-Life Balance  
39:32 Can You Be Successful and Have Work-Life Balance?  
40:58 You Can't Be a Leader and a People Pleaser  
43:51 Being Cancelled as a Leader and Public Figure  
46:29 Racism and Sexism in the Business Industry  
50:56 Dealing With Business Struggles and Crises  
53:33 Top 3 Valuable Practices for Founders  
55:58 Don't Get Stuck—Keep Fresh Eyes  
57:15 Brands Copying Other Brands  
01:00:42 Advice for People With Unsupportive Partners  
01:02:10 Scheduling Date Night  
01:05:45 Meeting Kris Jenner  
01:12:05 Pitching to Khloé Kardashian  
01:12:43 Turning an Idea Into a Business  
01:14:23 Strategies Deployed in Business  
01:16:24 Building a Brand Strategy in 2025  
01:21:11 First Principles of Business  
01:25:59 How to Become the Best Salesperson  
01:33:01 Learning How to Fire People  
01:37:17 Attracting Top Talent to Your Company  
01:39:37 What a Founder Shouldn't Do in Business  
01:41:33 Hiring Exceptional People  
01:45:42 Prejudices in the Workplace  
01:49:09 Why Prejudices Shouldn’t Limit Anyone  
01:50:39 How to Stop Giving a F***  
01:54:16 When Do Successful Women Have Children?  
01:56:01 My IVF Journey and Miscarriages  
02:00:30 The Taboo Around Surrogacy, Freezing Eggs & Pregnancy  
02:04:51 Emma Grede's New Podcast ‘Aspire’  
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6 months ago • Duration 37 minutes
Moment 211: Dr. Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You're Always Exhausted & Have No Dopamine!
You’re not lazy - you’re depleted.
Andrew Huberman reveals how the hustle culture of chasing constant highs is depleting your brain’s dopamine reserves. In this powerful moment, discover why rest isn't laziness, and how to manage your energy for long-term focus, drive, and performance. 
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6 months ago • Duration an hour
Former First Lady (Michelle Obama): This Is A Scam! People Were Running From Us Because We Were Black! I Was Bitter About The Racism I Received!
Michelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States, entering the White House alongside Barack Obama. In this candid conversation, she joins Steven with her brother Craig Robinson, a former college basketball coach turned executive, to open up about everything from Trump’s inauguration to marriage challenges, grief, and rediscovering her purpose.
Widely regarded as one of today’s most influential voices on leadership, identity, and social progress, Michelle offers a rare, intimate look at her personal journey.
Together, they discuss:
  
How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension.
  
Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes.
  
The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners.
  
Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage.
  
Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling.
00:00 Intro  
02:11 Michelle and Craig's Childhood  
04:48 Values Learned from Their Parents  
08:45 Michelle Skipping Second Grade  
12:16 The Role of Race in Their Childhood  
15:19 What "White Flight" Means  
17:01 Coping with Racism  
20:55 Overcoming Being Underestimated  
26:33 Michelle's Search for Identity  
30:20 Meeting Barack  
31:59 Introducing Barack to the Family  
33:48 Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack  
37:28 Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy  
40:52 Relationship with Barack  
44:56 Going to Counseling with Barack  
49:34 Pregnancy Struggles  
56:27 Hardest Moments in Their Marriage  
57:31 Barack Obama Runs for Public Office  
01:03:28 What I Should Have Said to Barack  
01:07:11 Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny  
01:14:09 Reflections on a Sad Time  
01:15:17 Remembering Your Mother  
01:16:53 The Death of Your Mother  
01:18:36 Processing the Grief  
01:20:41 Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration  
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6 months ago • Duration 2 hours
The Savings Expert: They're Lying To You About Buying A House! Tariffs Are About To Skyrocket Cost Of Living! Here's The Truth About America Collapsing!
Is buying a house the biggest financial mistake you could make right now, and will the next Great Depression hit even harder? Morgan Housel reveals the real story. 
Morgan Housel, partner at Collaborative Fund and bestselling author of ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘Same As Ever’, is one of the world’s top experts on financial psychology, economic collapse warnings, and building true financial freedom. His life-changing insights have transformed how millions approach money, investing, and wealth-building.
He explains:
  
Why America’s economy could be quietly collapsing
  
How devastating tariffs could trigger another Great Depression
  
Why robots are replacing the middle class faster than ever
  
The hidden $30 trillion debt threatening the future of the US
  
Why buying a home right now could be a financial trap
  
How to build true financial freedom even during turbulent times
00:00 Intro02:10 Timeless Lessons of Greed, Wealth, and Happiness04:51 The Current Tariff Situation in 202507:05 What Are Tariffs?11:51 Trump's True Reason for the Tariffs18:24 Why Is China the Factory of the World?20:35 China Stopped Being a Cheap Labour Country23:04 What's the Impact of the Tariffs?25:07 America's Trust26:42 Are We Heading for a Recession?29:30 The Importance of Backups During a Recession30:48 How to Be Financially Free in 202535:59 The Evolutionary Desire to Show Off — Status40:42 Salary Differences43:09 We Have a Distorted View of Financial Wealth44:28 Advice for the Economic Crisis45:55 How Much Money Do You Need Saved?46:56 The Impact of AI in Our Wealth Building56:22 The Skills You'll Need in the AI Era57:56 How to Have a Money Mindset01:00:56 Why People Get Stuck in Crypto Scams01:03:34 Women vs. Men: Who's Better at Saving and Taking Risks?01:06:15 Crypto01:07:23 What History Tells Us About New Technologies, Wealth, and Failure01:08:51 Could the Crypto Security System Be Broken?01:10:21 The Strategies Wealthy People Use01:11:55 Intelligence vs. Endurance01:13:28 Why Is Perseverance Key?01:15:12 The Best Way to Have a Big Investment Return01:17:01 The Power of Compounding in Your Savings01:22:06 How Money and Psychology Are Linked01:27:03 You Need to Change Your View on Savings01:31:10 Biggest Regrets of People on Their Deathbeds01:37:20 The Most Asked Questions About Finances01:41:17 Where Are Your Investments Allocated?01:42:03 Vanguard Index Fund01:49:54 Where to Invest Spare Cash?01:56:24 The Dangers of Retiring02:03:31 How to Live a Happy Life
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6 months ago • Duration 22 minutes
Moment 210: Dr. Gabor Maté: Your Trauma Is Secretly Controlling You! (Until You Try This)
What if your anxiety, people-pleasing, or need to prove yourself isn’t a flaw… but a wound? Dr. Gabor Maté explains that trauma isn’t just about abuse or neglect - it’s the psychological injuries we carry from not getting our emotional needs met as children. This moment explores how those hidden wounds silently shape our adult lives - and how to finally begin healing them.
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6 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Shaolin Warrior Monk: The Hidden Epidemic Nobody Is Talking About! This Modern Habit Is Quietly Killing Millions! Prediction For The Collapse Of The West!
From pain to purpose, Master Shi Heng Yi reveals the ancient mind tricks Shaolin monks use to master themselves and break free.
Master Shi Heng Yi is Headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe and a spiritual teacher, who shares ancient Eastern philosophy to help people master their mind, body, and purpose in life. He is also the author of the book, ‘Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery’.
In this conversation, Master Shi Heng Yi and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden epidemic nobody is talking about, the modern habit that’s quietly killing millions, why the West is falling, and the real reason you’re always anxious. 
00:00 Intro  
02:13 What's Your Mission & What Do People Come to You For  
05:53 Why Are We Suffering?  
07:34 How Do We Find Our Purpose?  
13:18 Why People Struggle to Find Their Purpose  
15:40 What Do We Need to Be Connected To?  
21:26 Identities and the Feeling of Lack  
26:56 Letting Go of Your Ideas  
29:08 How to Break Old Patterns  
34:57 Training New Patterns  
35:43 Advice for Young Men  
38:43 Why Are Young Men Struggling?  
39:45 The 5 Things Holding All Humans Back  
42:16 Living in a World Full of Temptations  
43:23 Discipline  
45:25 Be Aware of Your Trigger Moments  
49:01 Bringing Light to the Dark Areas of Your Life  
01:07:47 Negative Feelings That Stop You From Growing  
01:10:49 How Not to Be Affected by What Others Think of You  
01:26:06 Ads  
01:26:58 Kung Fu and Waking Up  
01:32:20 The Shaolin Virtues  
01:33:13 Do You Believe in God?  
01:36:02 Are You Happy?  
01:37:28 What Are Karmic Connections?  
01:38:49 What Is Your Daily Practice?  
01:43:38 The Importance of Doing Hard Things  
01:48:29 How Master Shi Embraces Growth Daily  
01:53:05 First Step to Be Comfortable With Uncertainty  
01:57:42 Ads  
01:59:54 What Is the RAIN Method?  
02:03:46 Your Last Message to Your Son  
02:05:01 I Couldn't Grieve My Father's Death  
02:11:22 What to Do When Things Are Left Unsaid With Someone Who's Gone  
02:14:58 What Does It Mean to Master Oneself?  
02:25:10 What Is Your Greatest Regret?  
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6 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Former FBI Agent: If They Do This Please RUN! Narcissists Favourite Trick To Control You! They're Controlling You Like A Puppet!
Former FBI agent Joe Navarro reveals the body language mistakes silently destroying your success, and how to fix them today.
Joe Navarro is a former FBI special agent and internationally renowned expert in nonverbal communication, human behavior, and body language. He is also the bestselling author of over 15 books, including ‘Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart’.
He explains:
  
The body language trick FBI agents use to gain instant control
  
How to read any room and decode hidden emotions like a pro
  
The silent body language habits sabotaging your confidence
  
The negotiation techniques used by FBI agents - and how to master them
  
How to spot liars and manipulators through subtle body language cues
00:00 Intro  
02:25 Who Are You and What Have You Spent Your Life Working On?  
04:30 What Is It You're Giving People?  
07:16 How Would My Life Change If I Applied Your Knowledge?  
11:13 Your Career  
12:01 Behavioral Program at the FBI  
15:01 Have You Caught Spies?  
22:08 Story of Catching a Spy Using Flowers  
26:42 How Many People Could Be Spies Walking Among Us?  
29:16 Is Body Language Important?  
34:43 First Impressions  
37:33 How Do We Synchronize With Someone?  
44:15 Eyebrow Knitting  
46:08 Eyelid Touching  
49:45 What Do Our Lips Give Away?  
51:14 The Supersternal Notch  
55:54 How Do We Negotiate?  
1:02:49 Writing Down the Goal of Your Negotiation  
1:06:51 Taking Control of a Situation  
1:11:07 When Should We Walk Into Rooms?  
1:15:09 Why Does Height Matter When Speaking to Someone?  
1:20:25 What Clues in Someone’s Posture Should We Look For?  
1:26:00 The Importance of Observing  
1:27:42 Can You Train Confidence?  
1:31:59 Don’t Rise at the End of a Sentence  
1:34:20 Speaking in Cadence  
1:36:31 Hand Gestures  
1:38:12 Eye Contact  
1:39:40 What to Do When Greeting People  
1:42:59 Should We Be Taking Notes?  
1:46:07 Handshakes  
1:48:42 Behaviors You Wouldn’t Want From a Leader  
1:49:34 Self-Mastery  
1:51:52 The Importance of Taking Action  
1:53:22 Observation  
1:53:42 Psychological Comfort  
1:57:59 How to Spot a Narcissist  
2:04:07 Narcissism and Self-Belief  
2:06:02 How Has Seeing All of This Changed You as a Human?  
2:11:22 Is There a Proudest Day in Your Career?  
2:13:10 The Importance of Connecting  
2:14:53 What Do People Say They Like About You?  
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6 months ago • Duration 18 minutes
Moment 209: The Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight (Even If You’re Exercising!)
Tried everything to lose weight and nothing’s working? It’s not your fault. According to geneticist Giles Yeo, your body is hardwired to hold onto fat—especially as you age. Yeo breaks down why your metabolism slows, how your genes shape your hunger, and why exercise isn’t the fat-loss fix you think it is. If you’ve been eating better, moving more, and still not seeing results… this is the science-backed reality check you’ve been waiting for.
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6 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Top Neuroscientist: Anxiety Is A Predictive Error In The Brain! Heres The Proof Your Brain Is Faking Trauma! Your Whole Life Might Be A Prediction!
What if your anxiety isn’t fear, and your trauma might not be real? Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett reveals how your brain creates emotional illusions.
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Professor of Psychology and one of the top 0.1% most cited scientists in the world for her groundbreaking research in psychology and neuroscience. She is also the author of bestselling books including ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain’.
She explains:
  
Why anxiety is a predictive error, not a signal of fear
  
The shocking truth about childhood trauma and memory distortion
  
How trauma can be socially contagious and spread between people
  
Why you do not actually have full free will over your decisions
  
How your brain constantly builds your emotional reality
00:00 Intro  
02:22 Lisa's Mission  
04:14 Why Is It Important to Understand How the Brain Works?  
10:48 Measuring Emotions  
13:55 What Is the Predictive Brain?  
16:08 Examples of the Brain Making Predictions  
24:13 Is the Predictive Brain at the Root of Trauma?  
31:27 Cultural Inheritance, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression  
36:29 How Reframing Past Events Can Change Identity  
42:41 Meaning as a Consequence of Action  
44:11 How to Overcome Fear by Taking Action  
45:43 Prediction Error  
47:37 Learning Through Exposure  
49:47 Dangers of Social Contagion  
54:06 Anxiety in the Context of Social Contagion  
58:33 Is Social Media Programming Us to Be Sad?  
1:02:08 Ads  
1:03:03 First Step to Overcoming Mental Health Issues  
1:05:18 Chronic Pain  
1:08:23 What Is Depression?  
1:09:17 Body Budgeting and Body Bankruptcy  
1:12:26 How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain  
1:15:00 Depression in Adolescents  
1:17:02 Is Depression a Chemical Imbalance?  
1:18:30 The Story of Lisa's Daughter  
1:21:09 Oral Birth Control as a Risk Factor for Depression  
1:24:07 How Lisa Helped Her Daughter Overcome Depression  
1:29:11 Social Support  
1:35:26 Lisa's Daughter's Recovery from Depression  
1:39:12 Does Alcohol Affect the Body Budget and Increase Depression Risk?  
1:42:45 Ads  
1:44:00 Can People Change Emotions by Smiling?  
1:45:49 Lisa's Perspective on ADHD  
1:48:01 The Power of Words to Facilitate Emotion  
1:52:26 Stress as a Burden to the Metabolic Budget  
1:53:27 Lisa's View on God and Religion  
1:54:25 What Is the Meaning of Life in Lisa's Opinion?  
1:59:32 Question from the Previous Guest  
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7 months ago • Duration an hour
The Silenced Scientist: The Cure For Alzheimer's Already Exists?! Doctors Are Trapped In A Broken System! The Link Between Oral Infection & Cancer!
What if the cure for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and erectile dysfunction already exists? Dr. Nathan Bryan breaks the silence on the missing molecule that could reverse disease. 
Dr. Nathan Bryan is a renowned nitric oxide biochemist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Over the past 18 years, he has made groundbreaking discoveries that have transformed our understanding of nitric oxide’s critical role in human health. He is also the author of books such as ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide - Bringing The Science To Life’.
He explains:
  
Why nitric oxide deficiency is the hidden cause behind major chronic diseases
  
How oral infections can trigger cancer and heart disease
  
Why blood pressure medications often fail and what truly works
  
How nitric oxide therapy can make you biologically 15 years younger
  
Why the healthcare system keeps life-saving treatments hidden
00:00 Intro
02:33 Nathan's Mission  
04:38 Decline in Nitric Oxide (NO) Production  
05:40 Symptoms of Low NO Levels  
06:55 Diseases Linked to NO  
08:21 What Prompted Nathan's Interest in NO?  
10:35 Your Experience With Your Dad Setting You on This Path  
12:07 Who Are You & Your Experience  
13:14 Nitric Oxide Breakdown  
14:24 Is Everything You See Just Aging?  
16:07 How to Measure Vascular Age  
17:50 Chronic Diseases Associated With NO Deficiency  
21:54 The Medical Industry Is Broken  
27:40 Doctors Are Trapped in the Broken System  
29:18 The Molecule of Longevity  
33:00 What Do You Think of Bryan Johnson?  
34:38 Can NO Be Overdosed?  
36:33 NO’s Role in Increasing Telomere Length  
38:33 Relationship Between NO and Oral Microbiome  
40:54 Nathan's View on Antibacterial Products  
44:04 Negative Impacts of Using Mouthwash  
46:08 Oral Microbiome and Blood Pressure Connection  
48:25 Link Between Oral Health and Cancer  
54:10 Ads  
56:19 How to Improve Our Oral Microbiome  
58:21 Are Tongue Scrapers Beneficial for Oral Microbiome?  
59:26 Relationship Between NO and Hormones  
1:00:14 Should We Be Seeing Dental Hygienists?  
1:00:45 Mouthwash Eliminates Benefits of Exercise  
1:01:05 Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide Production  
1:03:54 Wound-Healing Properties of NO  
1:05:02 Foods for NO Production  
1:05:36 *Beet the Odds*: Why Nathan Wrote a Book About Beetroots  
1:09:06 Growth of Interest in Antacid Medication  
1:12:22 Link Between NO Levels and Nasal Breathing  
1:15:05 Humming Increases NO Levels  
1:16:23 Things to Stimulate NO  
1:17:45 The Future of Medicine Relies on This  
1:20:01 Are You Happily or Unhappily Mated?  
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7 months ago • Duration 27 minutes
Moment 208: The Dumbest Financial Advice Everyone Weirdly Follows That’s Keeping Them Poor!
What if the key to investing wasn’t finding the next big thing—but surviving the next unknown?
Bestselling author and savings expert Morgan Housel shares the true story that changed how he sees risk forever—and how it reshaped his philosophy on money, markets, and why most people lose when they try to predict the future.
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7 months ago • Duration 2 hours
*NEW* Body Language Expert: When You Do This You Look like A Loser...(Sorry But You Do)! This Is The Real Reason You're Still Single!
Can you make someone like you in seconds? Vanessa Van Edwards returns with the science-backed secrets of dating and likeability - tested in real-life dating scenarios for the very first time. 
Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of Science of People, a platform dedicated to teaching the skills of communication, charisma, and leadership. She is the bestselling author of ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’.
00:00 Intro
03:02 How Important Is It to Master the Skill of Communication?
03:33 Are We Set in Our Ways? Is Charisma Genetic?
04:18 Different Types of Awkwardness in People
04:53 How to Make Friends – The 3 Core Friendship Values
06:37 How Do You Figure Out Your Core Friendship Values?
07:34 How Many People Has Vanessa Taught These Skills? And What Do They Want?
08:18 First Impressions
10:24 Profile Pictures
14:10 Add Cues for a Better First Impression
15:28 How Sunglasses Block Connection
16:21 More Good Cues for First Impressions
16:54 How Do I Make a Really Bad First Impression?
18:30 What We Need to Signal to Express Warmth
21:27 Breaking the Script
23:19 Master Communicators and the "Chemical Cocktail"
28:11 Online First Impressions
29:11 Be the Red Apple
30:17 How to Make an Impression on Zoom
32:08 The Story Toolbox
35:07 How Important Is Background on Zoom?
36:29 Where to Look on Zoom Calls
37:16 Date Experiments
43:09 Drivers and Passengers in Conversation
44:23 Micro Wins
45:05 Body Language That Indicates Attraction
49:35 Why Busyness Is Not a Mark of Success
51:16 The Jam Study – Too Many Choices
52:12 Prioritizing Self-Care Over Connection
53:08 Dating Checklists
54:23 Do We Get More Numb the More We Date?
55:32 Two Challenges If You're in a Funk or Feeling Lonely
58:26 Steve Being a Control Freak
01:00:14 Networking Events
01:00:55 Ads
01:09:20 Using the Word "Because" as a Leader
01:11:01 How Do We Know If Someone Likes Us?
01:14:20 What If You're Not a Funny Person?
01:16:09 Can You Learn to Be Funny?
01:16:57 Touch
01:18:10 Hacks for Being Funny
01:19:36 Channeling Other People
01:20:36 Microexpressions
01:21:37 Reading Fear in People's Faces
01:23:24 Seeing Disgust in People's Faces
01:25:09 How to Tell If Someone Is Angry Without Them Saying It
01:27:05 How to Tell When Someone Is Truly Happy
01:28:49 How to Tell If Someone Is Sad Even If They Don’t Say It
01:31:03 How to Tell If Someone Is Surprised
01:32:33 How to Tell If Someone Has Contempt Toward You
01:35:23 Can and Should We Change Our Personalities?
01:37:20 Steve's Personality Traits
01:38:49 Making Your New Partner Take a Personality Test
01:41:20 Conscientious People
01:57:05 Do Extroverts Have Better Immunity?
01:58:04 Personality Traits of Lifelong Singles
01:59:57 Should We Know Other People's Personality Types When We Meet Them?
02:01:38 Feeling Like the Vibe Is Off
02:03:31 What Are You Doing to Serve Others
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7 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Anti-Aging Expert (Peter Attia): Anti-aging Cure No One Talks About! 50% Chance You’ll Die In A Year If This Happens! Boost Testosterone Naturally Without TRT!
Dr. Peter Attia is a physician, researcher, and the bestselling author of ‘Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity’. He is the founder of Early Medical, a cutting-edge medical practice focused on longevity, and the co-founder of 10 Squared, a hybrid testing and training center for optimal health and performance.
He explains:
  
The anti-aging strategy no one is talking about
  
Why strength and VO2 max are the real predictors of long life
  
How to naturally boost testosterone for better health and vitality
  
The number one factor that increases your risk of death by 50%
  
Why muscle mass is the ultimate insurance policy for aging
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:02:16 What Is Peter Focused On at the Moment?
00:06:50 What Steven Wants To Be Able To Do in His Last Decade
00:10:20 Ageing Is Inevitable
00:15:15 What Peter Wishes Someone Had Told Him in His 30s
00:17:13 Men's Health
00:17:59 What Is It To Be a Man?
00:18:46 Is Testosterone on the Decline?
00:23:31 Sleep and Bad Choices
00:26:50 What Are the Things Peter Wants To Do in His Marginal Decade?
00:28:48 How To Prepare Now for the Marginal Decade
00:32:11 Peter's Workout Routine
00:35:39 What Causes Injury in the Gym?
00:37:45 Why Is Building Muscle Mass Important?
00:38:27 Training on Fatigue
00:40:43 Grip Strength Test as a Longevity Indicator
00:42:44 Danger of Falling After Age 65
00:45:32 How To Train Power To Prevent Falling in Older Age
00:46:46 Is Training Balance Important?
00:47:46 Peter's Approach to Flexibility Training
00:52:04 Peter's Strength Training Routine
00:53:06 Why Endurance Exercises Are Gaining Popularity
00:53:58 What Is VO2 Max and Why It Matters for Longevity
01:03:59 Jack's VO2 Max Results
01:05:40 Jack's Heart Rate Recovery Results
01:06:31 Jack's Zone 2 Test Results
01:08:34 How Can Jack Improve His Results?
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01:11:18 Jack's Cardio Routine
01:13:21 Measuring Bone Density and Muscle Mass – DEXA Scan
01:19:52 Preventing Bone Density Loss
01:21:32 Nutrition for Bone Density
01:23:44 Building Muscle Mass
01:25:30 Gaining Muscle Mass Through Nutrition
01:27:26 How Different Are Women's Results Generally?
01:28:34 Determining if Subcutaneous Fat Is an Issue
01:29:52 What Causes Visceral Fat?
01:30:59 Intermittent Fasting To Reduce Visceral Fat
01:31:28 Sleep, Stress, and Visceral Fat Connection
01:32:34 Is Alcohol Acceptable from a Health Perspective?
01:36:24 Are People Electrolyte Deficient?
01:37:56 Importance of Nuance in Navigating Information
01:42:21 Peter's Book
01:44:13 Question From the Previous Guest
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7 months ago • Duration 33 minutes
Moment 207: CIA Spy Reveals How To Read Anyone Like A Book!
“If you want to manipulate people, I’ll teach you how.” 
Former covert CIA officer Andrew Bustamante exposes the real spy tactics used to manipulate, uncover secrets and spot liars.
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7 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Corrupt Police Officer: I Arrested Drug Dealers, Then Sold Their Drugs! There’s Massive Corruption Going On Today! - Mike Dowd
He was supposed to fight crime but broke every rule in the book - this is the real story of NYPD’s dirtiest cop, Mike Dowd.
Mike Dowd is a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer who became infamous for his role in one of the biggest police corruption scandals in American history. He was arrested in 1992 for drug distribution and served 12 years in federal prison. Today, he shares his story to expose the hidden realities of law enforcement and personal downfall.
He explains:
  
How he made $40,000 a day through police corruption
  
Why NYPD’s internal secrets are darker than anyone believes
  
How he convinced himself he would never get caught
  
The moment he realised his career and life were destroyed
  
Why getting arrested was the best thing that ever happened to him
00:00 Intro  
02:17 NY’s Dirtiest Cop  
03:02 How Many Crimes Did Mike Commit?  
04:21 Mike Stole Someone’s Porn Collection  
08:48 Entering the Police Force  
09:07 Did Mike Mean the Oath He Took?  
09:41 Integrity Training at the Academy  
11:04 We Were Always Told to Cover Our Ass  
12:23 The Police Agree They Won't Snitch on Each Other  
15:21 Mike Was Told to Stop Arresting People  
18:21 Taxing People Instead of Arresting Them  
19:52 Were Cops Given Sexual Favours?  
20:53 Mike’s Sergeant Encouraging Robbing Money  
23:10 Did Seeing Dead Bodies Bother Mike?  
27:11 Started Dealing Drugs  
29:20 Biggest Heist  
30:07 Were Other Cops Involved in Stealing and Dealing?  
33:07 Did Mike Ever Think He Was Going to Get Caught?  
33:39 Mike’s Personal Life  
34:23 Why Didn't You Stop?  
34:31 Mike Receiving Death Threats from Another Officer  
38:00 Baron Perez, the Brooklyn Middleman  
38:21 Meeting La Compañía  
39:42 La Compañía Boss Putting a Hit on Him  
41:15 Meeting Adam Diaz  
43:00 Mike Saving Adam Diaz’s Money  
43:44 Franklin and Coke – Local Bandits Who Robbed Dealers  
45:11 Ads  
46:03 Officer Venable and Feeling Guilt  
48:06 How Did Mike’s Guilt Manifest Physically?  
50:02 Who Had You Become?  
51:37 Coming Home from Rehab  
53:20 How Long Were You in Rehab For?  
53:51 Why Didn't You Stop If You Knew They Were Onto You?  
54:44 The Year You Got Arrested  
57:35 How Did It Feel When You Got Arrested?  
59:56 Advice About Living an Authentic Life  
01:03:21 Getting Released on Bail  
01:04:43 Kidnapping Scandal to Pay Family’s Bail  
01:06:31 Arrested for the Second Time  
01:08:12 The Day You Went to Prison  
01:09:53 Ads  
01:10:54 What Was Your Family Going Through?  
01:12:25 First Time Mike’s Mum Came to See Him in Prison  
01:13:18 Mike Getting Emotional in Front of His Mum  
01:14:23 Mike’s Mum Tried to Keep Him Straight  
01:16:38 Mike’s Mother Not Showing Him Love  
01:18:04 Reflections on Parents After Everything  
01:20:27 Coming Out of Jail at 44  
01:22:02 Being Institutionalised  
01:23:12 Life After Jail  
01:24:28 What Did Mike Need to Hear at 18?  
01:26:57 Does Corruption Still Happen Today?  
01:29:42 What Has the Universe Put You Here to Share?
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7 months ago • Duration 2 hours
Masculinity Debate: Are Dating Apps Creating A Generation Of Incels?! Lonely Men Are More Dangerous Than Ever!
Are we raising a lost generation of men? Is society failing young boys? In this emergency discussion, Steven sits down with expert guests to explore the recently published ‘Lost Boys Report’.
Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and a member of the advisory council for the American Institute for Boys and Men. Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach and the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge. Together, they bring expertise in culture, psychology, and societal trends to unpack the crisis highlighted in the Lost Boys Report.
They explain:
  
Why young men are giving up on love, work, and ambition
  
How toxic masculinity narratives are damaging adolescent boys
  
Why dating apps may be fuelling loneliness and resentment in young men
  
How rising violence among young males signals a deeper societal problem
  
Why traditional paths to success are failing modern boys
00:00 Intro  
02:13 The Lost Boys Report  
03:46 Who Is Logan and What Does She Do?  
05:07 Who Is Scott  
06:12 How Did This Happen?  
10:38 Fatherless Homes  
14:40 Are Boys Mentally Weaker?  
16:51 Is the Education System the Problem?  
22:49 Where Are Male Role Models?  
30:08 What the Stats Say About Dating  
34:42 Dating Standards  
44:23 Do Women Really Want Emotionally Attuned Men?  
46:16 If They're Okay, Always Go on a Second Date  
48:06 Men's Groups: Should We Have Them and What Are the Benefits?  
54:57 Ads  
55:50 Steve's Supportive Group of Friends  
1:02:42 The Dangers of Porn for Young Boys  
1:08:01 How Scott Helps Men With Porn Addiction  
1:13:12 Men Approaching Women in a Post-MeToo Era  
1:15:27 Teens Don’t Know How to Ask Girls Out in Person  
1:25:22 Do Successful Women Struggle to Find a Partner?  
1:28:11 Ads  
1:29:14 The Rise of Feminism  
1:30:54 Money Equals Identity for Men  
1:36:09 Does Money Give Self-Worth to Women?  
1:38:42 The Human Dating Boot Camp  
1:47:33 How Is the Left Going to Get Men Back?  
1:52:16 Advice for Parents of Young Boys  
1:55:12 What Scott and Steve Had to Unlearn About Being a Man  
2:10:02 Closing Message for the Lost Boys  
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7 months ago • Duration 27 minutes
Key Moment: Harvard Professor Reveals The Biggest Lies About Exercise & Weight Loss!
Dr. Daniel Lieberman exposes the truth about cardio and fat loss, why modern shoes might be harming our feet, and how our quest for comfort is quietly weakening our bodies. This is a compassionate conversation for anyone who's ever struggled with knowing what to believe about exercise.
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